I became frustrated with Ancestry.com for various reasons so I decided to take a break. It was a good exercise to do as now I am ready to rejoin and continue.

]]>By: Kathhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27047 KathFri, 14 Feb 2014 03:32:08 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27047Chris I have a bank debit card not linked to any other bank account especially for on line purchases and usage. ]]>By: Abbie and Harryhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27046 Abbie and HarryFri, 14 Feb 2014 02:41:55 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27046What is the most suitable pencil for recording details on the back of a photograph? I have heard other archivists say a soft B pencil is best, however, I have found that pencils simply won’t write on the back of modern photographic paper. Would Sabrina Petersen discuss this topic? Thank you. ]]>By: Rosehttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27043 RoseTue, 11 Feb 2014 23:07:35 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27043Why do other people think it is THEIR RIGHT to just take photos and information without contacting the owner of the family tree first. Found most are not direct relations but leaves on a twig so far on the end of the branches that they are not often related AT ALL. Think they just like to say they have so many thousands of people in their tree. ]]>By: Rose Morrisonhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27042 Rose MorrisonTue, 11 Feb 2014 23:03:30 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27042Why do other people think it is THEIR RIGHT to just take photos and information without contacting the owner of the family tree first. Found most are not direct relations but leaves on a twig so far on the end of the branches that they are not often related AT ALL. Think they just like to say they have so many thousands of people in their tree. ]]>By: Philhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27034 PhilMon, 10 Feb 2014 12:58:19 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27034One little tip for keeping documents and/or photos. I have found that programs like Paperport are excellent ways to keep your digital copies in order and easily retrieved at a future date if wanted. If you look up Paperport you will find what it can do and/or similar programs that you can use in its place if you wish. It has an orderly filing system which you can adapt to your own style and is very easy to use. It used to come bundled with some Brother Printers, I am not sure if it still does. It can be purchased separately anyway. ]]>By: Philhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27033 PhilMon, 10 Feb 2014 12:37:29 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27033Pam (Feb 10) – I agree with you regarding keeping some photo details on reverse side of prints and to a degree that is partly what is covered in this article in relation to digital copies. This is the beauty of tags/metadata. If you attach tags to your digital copies spelling out details then it can be retrieved for year to come. Even if our handwriting might be a bit dodgy generally our typing isn’t too bad. ]]>By: Suehttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27032 SueMon, 10 Feb 2014 11:33:49 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27032The issue here is preservation of old photos and documents. Check out your local scrapbooking shop for reasonably priced, acid-free preservation methods. I have some photos with mercury still sitting on the surface – any tips for preserving these and protecting the handler apart from digitalization? ]]>By: yanine heyhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27027 yanine heyMon, 10 Feb 2014 07:00:08 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27027Chris I am also a pensioner. Join local historical society or library. You can access their databases without payment up front. Or have a relative give a subscription as a xmas or b.day present. ]]>By: Cherylhttp://blogs.ancestry.com/au/2014/02/05/preserve-your-photos-and-documents-like-an-expert/#comment-27025 CherylMon, 10 Feb 2014 04:46:37 +0000http://blogs.ancestry.com/au/?p=2126#comment-27025I store mine in acid free oven bags ]]>